AT&T 9050 User Manual
AT&T 9050 User Manual

AT&T 9050 User Manual

At&t user's manual for cordless telephone answering system 9050

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User's Manual for
Cordless Telephone

Answering System 9050

Part 2
Please read Part 1 — Important Product
Information, included in your package.
9050_cover.1AT&T
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8/12/98, 4:14 PM

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  • Page 1: Answering System

    User’s Manual for Cordless Telephone Answering System 9050 Part 2 Please read Part 1 — Important Product Information, included in your package. 9050_cover.1AT&T 8/12/98, 4:14 PM...
  • Page 2 © 1998 Philips Consumer Communications L.P. All rights reserved. Printed in China. 848232518 Issue 1AT&T 9050_cover.1AT&T 8/12/98, 4:14 PM...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLATION... 3 Table/Desk Installation ... 3 Wall Installation ... 4 Belt Clip ... 5 OPERATION ... 6 Making a Call ... 8 Answering a Call ... 8 Ending a Call ... 8 Redial ... 8 Handset Ringer Selection and Ringer OFF ... 8 Handset Ringer Volume ...
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  • Page 5: Installation

    Standard Electrical Outlet Power Cord Table/Desk Installation Choose a spot near an electrical outlet and a telephone jack. This phone requires a modular telephone jack and a standard electrical outlet (110v AC). The outlet should not be controlled by a wall switch. Install the handset battery.
  • Page 6: Wall Installation

    INSTALLATION Connect the telephone line cord. Plug one end of the telephone line cord into the jack on the back of the base. Plug the other end of the line cord into a modular jack. Make sure the plugs snap firmly in place. Connect the power cord.
  • Page 7: Belt Clip

    Follow Steps 6 and 7 under Table/Desk Installation. CAUTION: Use only the AC power adapter supplied with this telephone, Power Supply for 9050. Input: AC 117V, 60 Hz, 12W Output: DC 11V, 500mA. Belt Clip If you wish, you can attach the belt clip to the cordless handset, following the illustrations below.
  • Page 8: Operation

    OPERATION Light goes on when handset is in use, or when handset is charging in base Directory card 9050_book.1AT&T Send paging tone to handset Light goes on when spare battery (optional) is placed in Spare Battery Compartment 8/12/98, 4:14 PM Latch for Spare Battery Compartment...
  • Page 9 OPERATION Light goes on while you are on a call Light goes on when battery Handset Volume needs charging Control Headset jack Make or answer a call End a call Change channel Temporary Tone Redial last number called Store numbers in telephone memory Access numbers in telephone memory...
  • Page 10: Making A Call

    OPERATION Making a Call Press and release P, and wait for dial tone. When you hear a dial tone, dial the number. Answering a Call Press P. The P light goes on, and the call is connected. Ending a Call Press o on the handset.
  • Page 11: Handset Ringer Volume

    Handset Volume Adjust the handset volume to high (H) or low (L) using the switch on the side of the handset. Temporary Tone NOTE: If you have touch tone service, you do not need to use the Temporary Tone feature. If you have dial pulse (rotary) service, this feature allows you to enter codes or tones needed to operate answering machines, or use electronic banking services, calling cards, and other special services.
  • Page 12: Headset Jack

    OPERATION Headset Jack You can use this telephone hands-free when you install an optional headset and use the belt clip provided. Attach the belt clip (see “Belt Clip” in the INSTALLATION section of this manual). Plug the headset (purchased separately) into the jack located on the right side of the handset.
  • Page 13: Operating Range

    This cordless telephone operates at the maximum power allowed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Even so, this handset and base can communicate over only a certain distance — which can vary with the locations of the base and handset, the weather, and the construction of your home or office.
  • Page 14: Telephone Memory

    TELEPHONE MEMORY This cordless phone can store 10 telephone numbers that you can dial just by pressing m and a number button. Storing Memory Numbers Make sure the handset is off. Press p (the PHONE light blinks). Press a number key (0 to 9) to select a memory location. Enter the number you want to store (up to 16 digits) —...
  • Page 15: Answering System Setup

    ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP Turning the System ON/OFF Press O to turn the answering system on or off. The ON/OFF light is on when the system is on. Volume Press + to increase volume when listening to messages. Press - to decrease volume. Setting the Clock You’ll need to set the clock so it can record the day and time that each message is received.
  • Page 16: Announce Only Mode

    ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP Announce Only Mode You can choose whether the answering system will signal callers and record their message (Normal Announce mode, described above) or play an announcement for callers and then hang up (Announce Only mode). The system lets you record up to two different announcements, one for Normal Announce mode, and one for Announce Only mode.
  • Page 17: Ring Select And Toll Saver

    ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP To return to the prerecorded announcement Press and release U until you hear “Set outgoing message.” Press and release Y. The system plays the current announcement. Press and release D while the announcement is playing. The system prompts “Outgoing message has been erased.” Press and release U to set up another feature —...
  • Page 18: Remote Access Code

    ANSWERING SYSTEM SETUP NOTE: You may stop the Audible Message Alert beep by pressing any button (except G) on the base. When new messages are received, the Audible Message Alert is activated again. Remote Access Code The Remote Access Code allows you to access features and functions of the answering system from a touch tone phone.
  • Page 19: Answering System Operation At The Base

    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION Light goes on when answering system is on 9050_book.1AT&T AT THE BASE Message Window Stop/start message playback Repeat all or part of message Delete all or some messages 8/12/98, 4:15 PM displays number of messages Set/review answering system features Use with other buttons to...
  • Page 20: Answering Calls

    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION AT THE BASE Answering Calls When the system is on and you’ve selected the Normal Announce mode, the caller hears the announcement, followed by a beep. A caller can leave a message up to 4 minutes long. If the message is longer than 4 minutes or shorter than 2 seconds, or if the caller is silent for more than 6 seconds, or if the system runs out of memory, the system beeps once and hangs up.
  • Page 21: Saving Messages

    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION Saving Messages The system saves your messages automatically until you delete them, and can store approximately 15 minutes of messages, memos and announcements (up to a maximum of 99 messages). When memory is full, or the maximum number of messages is recorded, the Message Window flashes F (for Full) and the number of messages.
  • Page 22: Answering System Operation From A Remote Touch Tone Phone

    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION FROM A REMOTE TOUCH TONE PHONE This cordless telephone answering system allows you to retrieve messages and access other features using a remote touch tone phone, even when you are away from your home or office. Connect with the Answering System Dial your telephone number.
  • Page 23: Remote On/Off

    ANSWERING SYSTEM OPERATION FROM A REMOTE TOUCH TONE PHONE Deleting Messages Connect with the answering system, and begin playing messages. While the message is playing, press # 9. Recording Outgoing Announcement Connect with the answering system. Press * 7, and begin recording your announcement. When you’re finished recording, hang up.
  • Page 24: Batteries

    BATTERIES CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or injury to persons or damage to the telephone, read and follow these instructions carefully. • Use only Replacement Battery 3470. • Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell might explode. Check with local codes for special disposal instructions.
  • Page 25: Replacing The Handset Battery Pack

    Open the battery door on top of the base cradle by lifting the latch on top. Insert the battery. The SPARE BATT CHARGING light goes on. Replace the battery door. The spare battery will be charged in about 24 hours. Replacing the Handset Battery Pack Remove the battery cover by pressing on the indentation and sliding downward.
  • Page 26: In Case Of Difficulty

    IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If you have difficulty operating this phone, try the suggestions below. If you still have trouble, call 1 800 722-9125. If the phone doesn’t work at all, check these items first: • Make sure the AC adapter is plugged in. •...
  • Page 27: If Messages Are Incomplete

    IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If the phone does not ring when you receive a call: • Make sure the handset ringer is on. • Make sure the telephone line cord is connected firmly to the base and the telephone jack. •...
  • Page 28 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY If the system does not respond to remote commands from a touch tone phone: • Make sure you are calling from a touch tone phone. When you dial a number, you should hear tones. If you hear clicks instead, the phone is not a touch tone telephone.
  • Page 29 Cordless Telephone Answering System 9050 Connect with Answering System 1 Dial telephone number and wait for system to answer. 2 Press and release #, then immediately enter Remote Access Code. 3 After the system beeps once, new messages are played. Enter a command from the other side of this card.
  • Page 30 OPTION Play all messages Save messages Delete messages Repeat a message Return to the previous message Skip a message Stop playback Change announcement * 7, hang up Review announcement # 7 Record a memo Change on/off status Turn system on Perf.

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